Seed cycling: a natural approach to ease PMS symptoms?

NCT ID NCT07575698

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether eating flax and pumpkin seeds in the first half of the menstrual cycle, and sesame and sunflower seeds in the second half, can reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. 48 healthy women aged 18-35 with regular cycles took part. The goal was to see if this simple diet change could improve physical and emotional symptoms before their period.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

premenstrual tension

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, MELİKGAZİ, Turkey (Türkiye)